--- title: "WP3623 - ERDF Summative Assessment - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9d44ac5-ebaa-4a5a-b92a-b3f17da4fde1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9d44ac5-ebaa-4a5a-b92a-b3f17da4fde1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9d44ac5-ebaa-4a5a-b92a-b3f17da4fde1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9d44ac5-ebaa-4a5a-b92a-b3f17da4fde1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING" published: "2020-06-29" --- # WP3623 - ERDF Summative Assessment - AWARD Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9d44ac5-ebaa-4a5a-b92a-b3f17da4fde1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9d44ac5-ebaa-4a5a-b92a-b3f17da4fde1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9d44ac5-ebaa-4a5a-b92a-b3f17da4fde1.json) ## Summary Walsall Council is acting as the buying organisation for the procurement titled "WP3623 - ERDF Summative Assessment - AWARD," which falls under the category of Business and management consultancy services. This tender is part of the Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Project aimed at providing technical support within the Black Country area, specifically across the four local authorities of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The award was made on 17 June 2020, and the contract period runs from 10 June 2020 to 31 October 2020. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure methodology, with a tender period that concluded on 27 May 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in consultancy services, to engage in projects that enhance regional development. Companies that provide business and management consultancy, as well as design consultancy services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement with public authorities and the potential for further collaboration in the Black Country through this contract can lead to business growth and increased visibility within the local market. ## Notice Walsall Council, on behalf of the Black Country Technical Assistance Team (BCTA), is seeking a high quality provider for the: Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Project (2016-2020). Walsall Council is the accountable body for the Black Country European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Technical Assistance Project. This project is part funded through the European Union's European Regional Development Fund Programme 2014-2020, the Black Country Consortium and the four Black Country Local Authorities (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton City Council). The project was awarded ?204,367 ERDF monies plus ?204,367 matched funding. The purpose of the grant is to build on a central team for the Black Country that provides technical advisory support, ensuring that quality proposals are designed in accordance with ERDF and national funding requirements. The team facilitates wide ranging access to the Programme, through stakeholder engagement and promotional activities and events to increase the visibility of ERDF funding in the sub-region. The Black Country ERDF Technical Assistance Team's role is to support the development of ERDF activity across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Working closely with the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership, Black Country Consortium, the four Black Country Local Authorities and other public, voluntary sector and private partners, the Team: o Supports applicants with development of ERDF eligible and compliant projects o Enhances delivery of ERDF communications o Captures best practice and presents achievements on the Black Country ERDF Programme. Further information on the Technical Assistance Project and ERDF Programme for the Black Country can be found in the Black Country ESIF Strategy (https://www.blackcountrylep.co.uk/business-growth/funding-opportunities/european-investment/) or via the Black Country Technical Assistance website (https://go.walsall.gov.uk/bcta) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353f3d8b-0293-43e7-b33a-e513f2c1ce0c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | 9 Jun 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OPTIMAT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2020 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353f3d8b-0293-43e7-b33a-e513f2c1ce0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353f3d8b-0293-43e7-b33a-e513f2c1ce0c 29th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://go.walsall.gov.uk/bcta - https://www.blackcountrylep.co.uk/business-growth/funding-opportunities/european-investment/ - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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